house of the faun Flashcards
1
Q
who were the owners of the faun?
A
unknown but wealthy owners
2
Q
how many atria and peristylia do the faun have?
A
two of each
3
Q
what is a peristylium?
A
garden
4
Q
what was a tablinium?
A
clients and business meeting area
5
Q
how big was the faun?
A
one insula big
6
Q
how many triclinium did the faun have?
A
four - one for each season
7
Q
name 3 unusual features of the faun
A
- bathing room and hypocaust
- own water supply
- two entrances
8
Q
name 3 distinctive features of the faun
A
alexander the great mosaic
river nile scene
cat with dead bird
9
Q
name 4 values and priorities of the owners?
A
- appearing educated and knowledgeable
- entertaining and impressing guests
- private family time
- business and increasing wealth (tablinum)
10
Q
does the faun have a tablinum?
A
yes
11
Q
what was at the front of the house of the faun?
A
shops - business/wealth
